Here are some of my favorites from our new back yard. I would LOVE to photograph your kids or family if you're in the market for some Christmas photos/ children's portraits. Email me if you're interested!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
You Know You're In Virginia Beach When...
We've moved! I know I'm way behind on posting but I've been going through a bit of culture shock coming to VB from Charlottesville and have this running list in my head. . .
You know you're in VB after living in C'ville when...
1) You feel underdressed and pale everywhere you go.
2) You hear loud noises coming from the sky that may or may not crash into a nearby apartment building.
3) House Dressing tastes a little too mustardy.
4) Your friends don't know what "natives" are.
5) People say "dude" a lot.
6) You have to drive to buy coffee or a loaf of bread and you will most likely curse if driving on First Colonial.
7) You don't feel guilty drinking a Starbucks and you don't have to drive outside of town to get one.
8) You don't feel guilty owning 4 SUV vehicles.
9) It doesn't really matter if you went to "The University" or not.
10) You have the urge to drive over medians and curbs. (Ok maybe that one is just me)
11) You can be at the bay in 5 minutes or the ocean in 10.
12) You are excited to be with friends but also feel sad that you left some really awesome ones behind.
13) You feel home.
*14) Ross' contribution" "When out surfing this morning, Dave yelled to Mike: 'where is the Louvre?' thinking he meant the Parisian museum of art, but Mike's answer 'In my butt' made me realize he was actually asking about 'lube.'"
You know you're in VB after living in C'ville when...
1) You feel underdressed and pale everywhere you go.
2) You hear loud noises coming from the sky that may or may not crash into a nearby apartment building.
3) House Dressing tastes a little too mustardy.
4) Your friends don't know what "natives" are.
5) People say "dude" a lot.
6) You have to drive to buy coffee or a loaf of bread and you will most likely curse if driving on First Colonial.
7) You don't feel guilty drinking a Starbucks and you don't have to drive outside of town to get one.
8) You don't feel guilty owning 4 SUV vehicles.
9) It doesn't really matter if you went to "The University" or not.
10) You have the urge to drive over medians and curbs. (Ok maybe that one is just me)
11) You can be at the bay in 5 minutes or the ocean in 10.
12) You are excited to be with friends but also feel sad that you left some really awesome ones behind.
13) You feel home.
*14) Ross' contribution" "When out surfing this morning, Dave yelled to Mike: 'where is the Louvre?' thinking he meant the Parisian museum of art, but Mike's answer 'In my butt' made me realize he was actually asking about 'lube.'"
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Look Who's 3 Months!
At 3 months, Susannah is smiling a lot more (though for this photo shoot she only wanted to make spit bubbles with her mouth, chew her shirt, and look at her feet). She laughs a little here and there but mostly just takes in her surroundings (usually Ila chasing Sydney back and forth around the house and me yelling at Ila to stop pulling Sydney's tail). She now can roll over from her stomach to her back which she did for the first time when I was taking these pictures! This girl is very easy going, doesn't nap very regularly during the day, but is sleeping great at night. I started putting her in the bumbo seat and she always wants to be in an upright seated position when we're holding her. She also loves her activity mat and grabs at the dangling little animals above her. We are so in love with this chunky little nugget. Enjoy the photos!
Right after she rolled over for the first time!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Easter Baptism
more posts/ pics coming soon!....
This Easter our little Susannah Banana got marked as Christ's own forever - baptized, that is.
Thanks to all the family who made the trek for her special day.
SuSu's godparents - Catherine and Nate or "Catanate" as Ila calls them
Auntie CaCa and Uncle Bla Blak. Yep, that's what we call them
notice the entire baby is over-exposed in this pic
Leah got baptized too! She's wearing the dress that Ila wore on her baptism
Friday, March 30, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
It's Back
Lately I've been experiencing what I call "new mom anxiety." I didn't really consider myself an anxious person until I had Ila and started worrying about everything that could possibly happen to her. Especially in the early months when this new LOVE is so intense, the fear of losing her could also get intense. I'm pretty sure I didn't let anyone hold Ila without sitting down, practically hosed people down with antibacterial spray as they entered the house, and didn't let anyone watch her for at least 11 months. OH, and the thought of balconies made me shudder. (I know at least a couple of you moms can relate!)
It got better over time, but man, becoming a parent is a big deal and a big responsibility and I surely couldn't do it without God's help. Like for reals.
While I'm a million times more laid back the second time around with Susannah, the anxiety is starting to creep in again. Thankfully, the scenes I play out in my head are so ridiculous it's pretty easy to recognize. No, Ila's hand isn't going to get whacked off if she playfully feels the wind outside the car window. And I'm pretty sure no one is going to walk in the house and take Susannah when I'm not looking. (Though there are some weirdos around here).
But it just goes to show how powerful this love is for one's child, and what brings me peace is knowing that God loves them even more than I do. I can find rest in remembering that, while it's my job to do my very best to love and protect these girls, I am not in control and I'm not supposed to be. What's more important is that I trust the Lord and ask Him to equip me to be the parent He wants me to be. Thank the Lord we don't have to do this thing called life on our own! I need all the help I can get.
Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
-Psalm 62:5
It got better over time, but man, becoming a parent is a big deal and a big responsibility and I surely couldn't do it without God's help. Like for reals.
While I'm a million times more laid back the second time around with Susannah, the anxiety is starting to creep in again. Thankfully, the scenes I play out in my head are so ridiculous it's pretty easy to recognize. No, Ila's hand isn't going to get whacked off if she playfully feels the wind outside the car window. And I'm pretty sure no one is going to walk in the house and take Susannah when I'm not looking. (Though there are some weirdos around here).
But it just goes to show how powerful this love is for one's child, and what brings me peace is knowing that God loves them even more than I do. I can find rest in remembering that, while it's my job to do my very best to love and protect these girls, I am not in control and I'm not supposed to be. What's more important is that I trust the Lord and ask Him to equip me to be the parent He wants me to be. Thank the Lord we don't have to do this thing called life on our own! I need all the help I can get.
Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
-Psalm 62:5
Thank you kristinmoorephoto for these amazing shots!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
2 Months
Our little girl is 2 months old now!
Yesterday at her check up she clocked in at 14 lbs. 3oz. and is 23 inches long.
We love our little chunker!
At 2 months, every time we smile at this little munchkin, she gives us the biggest smile in return. She has incredible head control and about a million rolls to squeeze. She is really really laid-back. The few times she has cried, like really cried, Ila has laughed because she thinks it's so funny Susannah can make loud noises. She is sleeping a long stretch of about 6-7 hours at night then gets up one or two more times to eat before going back to sleep. She's starting to make those cute gurgly sounds and is cooing a bit too. Her favorite thing ever is our faces, so we spend a lot of time standing over her saying "hiiiii! hiiiii!" It's just ridiculously cute to see her face light up. Ila is still a very loving big sister, but we're working on ways for her to interact with Susannah while being GENTLE. She's sort of addicted to her sister in the way she literally can't keep her hands off of her sometimes. Any advice on that is welcome!
(Now hopefully one day I'll transfer some of this into her baby book!)
(Now hopefully one day I'll transfer some of this into her baby book!)
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